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EA53 SFO

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 198,114 miles on the clock, averaging 14,329 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 SFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,114
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
14,329

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,114 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,243
Average per year14,329
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 SFO 22k66k110k154k198k '06'19'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage198,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,243 miles
PASS
Mileage191,871 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage185,000 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage184,992 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,499 miles
PASS
Mileage181,490 miles
Since last MOT+16,645 miles
PASS
Mileage164,845 miles
Since last MOT+15,536 miles
PASS
Mileage149,309 miles
Since last MOT+12,166 miles
PASS
Mileage137,143 miles
Since last MOT+9,654 miles
PASS
Mileage127,489 miles
Since last MOT+15,944 miles
PASS
Mileage111,545 miles
Since last MOT+14,914 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,631 miles
Since last MOT+16,604 miles
PASS
Mileage80,027 miles
Since last MOT+14,142 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,885 miles
Since last MOT+15,127 miles
PASS
Mileage50,758 miles
Since last MOT+15,322 miles
PASS
Mileage35,436 miles
Since last MOT+13,736 miles
PASS
Mileage21,700 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 SFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 SFO

What car is EA53 SFO?

EA53 SFO is an blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 SFO?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 SFO was 198,114 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 SFO passed its MOT?

EA53 SFO has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 17 Jan 2019.

Is EA53 SFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 SFO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EA53 SFO?

EA53 SFO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.